The Department of Labor has issued a proposal that could make it more likely for millions of people to be classified as employees rather than independent contractors. Should the proposal become a formal rule, gig workers (such as Uber and Lyft drivers) would likely gain benefits and protections afforded to employees if they’re reclassified. Those…
Maybe you have someone in your life who’s an avid gamer or game streamer and you want to get them something to take their hobby to the next level. You’re in luck — Amazon’s October Prime Day has proven to be a boon for gaming deals, discounting everything from gaming laptops to keyboards to controllers…
Following the demise of smartphone-based headsets like Samsung’s Gear VR and Google’s Daydream, virtual reality headsets have generally fallen into two camps: lightweight standalone systems like the Quest 2 and more sophisticated PC-based systems like the Vive Pro 2 and Valve Index. But with the new Quest Pro, Meta is trying to combine the best…
Lenovo might be a name more associated with stuffy office laptops, but it’s just announced the IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook – a laptop that’s designed to give gamers a way to play a ton of games from their streaming service of choice. Lenovo says that its new IdeaPad Gaming Chromebook is built with Nvidia GeForce Now,…
There’s a new 85-inch Mini LED TV on the market and it’s one that TCL thinks should find a spot in your home. Maybe it’s right. TCL has definitely squeezed all the right specifications and buzzwords into this thing. First, there’s that huge 85-inch screen that supports Mini LED backlight technology. That should ensure deeper…
During the Meta Connect event, the company revealed a number of new games coming specifically for the Meta Quest 2 headset. The Quest 2 is one of the most popular VR headsets around at the moment and it’s no surprise to see a number of great games being added to the library. Here’s a summary…
The long-awaited Among Us VR is due out on 10th November across Meta Quest, Rift and Steam. Announced at Meta Connect 2022, the game is now available to pre-order on the Meta Quest store and includes a Mini Crewmate hat as a pre-order bonus. It’s the Among Us experience in VR, with tasks, emergency meetings…
Bose has revealed the new Smart Soundbar 600 with Dolby Atmos, which is sure to draw comparisons to the second-generation Sonos Beam 2. The £499 Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is available to pre-order now ahead of availability on October 24. Like the Sonos Beam, it’s identifiable by its compact size (5.61cm tall, 10.39cm deep, and…
Want to jump straight to the answer? The best small business POS system for most people is Square or Shopify POS. Small businesses need a fast and simple way to check out customers—regardless of the customer’s payment method or transaction environment. Things like tracking inventory, printing receipts, managing your cash drawer, and accurately tracking sales…
Apple is rumored to be developing its own 5G chip for future iPhones, but Qualcomm is predicted to remain the supplier of modems for all iPhone 15 and iPhone 16 models, suggesting that Apple’s chip will not debut until at least 2025. In a research note on Friday, Haitong International Securities analyst Jeff Pu said…